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Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures to improve the facial appearance or head and neck function for patients. We treat patients with cosmetic concerns related to facial aging, as well as offer reconstructive surgery procedures for patients with congenital deformities, facial trauma or concerns related to cancer treatment.

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Jessyka Lighthall, MD (left), is the director of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Penn State Health.

Dr. Jessyka Lighthall is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon and the director of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She treats patients with both cosmetic concerns relating to facial aging, as well as performing a range of reconstructive surgical procedures.

Multidisciplinary facial nerve disorders clinic

The multidisciplinary facial nerve disorders clinic opened in 2017 to provide holistic care and advanced techniques to care for patients afflicted with facial paralysis and facial weakness. The practice helps to improve function, appearance and quality-of-life. Learn more about facial nerve disorders.

My goal is to provide the highest level of care to all patients. Whether a patient needs surgery to improve breathing through their nose, wants natural-appearing facial rejuvenation to combat aging changes, or needs a complex reconstruction after treatment of head and neck cancer, I want them to be able to put their best face forward.”